Also known as: NNN · Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · Nandi-Ndaiwah · Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah · Dr. Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah · Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah · Her Excellency Dr Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah · Netumbo Nandi-Ndaithwah · H.E Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · meme Netumbo · H.E. Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa · Nandi-Ndaitwa · President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · HE Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · Her Excellency Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah · President Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah · President Netumbo Nandi – Ndaitwah · Dr Nandi-Ndaitwah · Her Excellency, Dr Nandi-Ndaitwah · Her Excellency Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah boxing tournament · President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · Meekulu Netumbo · president-elect Nandi-Ndaitwah · president-elect Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah · Vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · Vice-President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · Ndemupelila Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · Ndemupelila Netumbo Nandi · Her Excellency President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · Nandi Ndaitwah · Dr Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah · Her Excellency, President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · Netumbo Ndaitwah · H.E. Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · Nandi-Ndaitwaj · Namibian President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · President Nandi Ndaitwah
President of Namibia addressing bilateral trade with Angola, land governance, and succession disputes among traditional leaders.
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Windhoek Observer
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah challenged diplomats to bring home more than goodwill and handshakes
“President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has challenged Namibia's diplomats to bring home more than goodwill and handshakes, saying international relationships must translate into jobs, investment and opportunities that improve the lives of ordinary Namibians.”
Diplomats told to deliver more than handshakesWindhoek Observer
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for Rundu to position itself as a regional economic hub
“Sostenus Wilherm President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for Rundu to position itself as a regional economic hub.”
NNN pushes Rundu as regional economic hubWindhoek Observer
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged businesses to harness technology and expand into regional markets
“She urged businesses to harness technology, expand into regional markets and drive local value addition to unlock the town's economic potential.”
NNN pushes Rundu as regional economic hubNamibian Sun
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah commissioned Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati as Namibia's ambassador to the Swiss Confederation
“President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Friday commissioned Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati as Namibia's ambassador to the Swiss Confederation and Permanent Representative to the United ...”
Nghipondoka-Robiati heads to GenevaNamibian Sun
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says too few Namibians are economically empowered
“President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says too few Namibians are economically empowered, leaving those with the financial means to help facing a growing stream of requests for money”
Wealthier Namibians have ‘it very tough’, president saysThe Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah appointed Paulus Noa to act for another two months
“Noa's term officially ended on 31 July, but president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah appointed him to act for another two months.”
Courts not Father Christmas,Noa says on exitThe Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has pushed for urgent passage of proposed petroleum amendment bill
“President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has pushed for the urgent passage of the proposed petroleum (exploration and production) amendment bill, which aims to transfer powers from the industries, mines and energy minister to her office.”
Treaty of VenusInformanté
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered a keynote address at the trade fair
“The programme featured 23 business and networking engagements with 56 speakers, including a keynote address by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.”
Ongwediva releases 2026 Trade Fair statisticsInformanté
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah commended the One Economy Foundation for its contribution to youth empowerment in Namibia
“President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has commended the One Economy Foundation, founded by Monica Geingos, for its contribution to youth empowerment in Namibia and urged individuals, institutions and organisations to support the Foundation's efforts.”
President commends One Economy Foundation for youth empowerment effortsThe Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah tasked Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati with securing opportunities in trade, investment, tourism, technology and knowledge transfer
“President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has tasked Namibia's newly commissioned ambassador-designate to Switzerland, Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati, with securing tangible opportunities in trade, investment, tourism, technology and knowledge transfer to advance the country's development.”
Nandi-Ndaitwah tasks envoy to secure Swiss opportunitiesThe Public Service Commission has warned that civil servants selling goods at the workplace without written approval face disciplinary action ranging from a N$2 000 fine to dismissal under the Public Service Act. PSC chairperson Patrick Nandago said public servants must serve the public instead of turning workplaces into business premises.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Public Service Commission has warned that civil servants selling goods at the workplace without written approval face disciplinary action ranging from a N$2 000 fine to dismissal under the Public Service Act. PSC chairperson Patrick Nandago said public servants must serve the public instead of turning workplaces into business premises.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →
Angolan president João Lourenço has invited Namibia to take an equity stake in the Lobito oil refinery, which is under construction and intended to process 200,000 barrels of crude oil per day. Namibian presidential spokesperson Jonas Mbambo cautioned that the invitation does not constitute a formal proposal and that any investment would require careful consideration of feasibility and national interests.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →
Opposition parties have accused the government of advancing the petroleum bill to committee stage without adequately addressing concerns raised during debate, warning that the move reflects a disregard for parliamentary scrutiny and democratic principles.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →
An opinion piece in the Windhoek Observer criticizes Swapo's internal disputes over leadership positions in Grootfontein, saying the party is trapped in "procedural paralysis" while the town lacks effective governance, citing competing directives from party officials and overdue district conference deadlines.
16 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Education minister Sanet Steenkamp told parliament that under the government's proposed subsidised tertiary education funding model for private institutions, the government would pay a predetermined amount towards course costs while parents would cover the difference. The minister said the government is proposing the arrangement to the treasury, President, and Cabinet, but did not confirm final approval.
23 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
United States ambassador to Namibia John Giordano met government officials, corporate executives and investors in multiple cities to attract private investment in Namibia's energy, mining and infrastructure opportunities.
21 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The National Assembly has approved the petroleum (exploration and production) amendment bill with 50 votes, backed by Swapo and the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters, while opposition parties walked out in protest. The bill will proceed to committee stage for clause scrutiny before a third reading and presidential assent.
21 October 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says traditional leadership succession disputes are draining state resources and weakening communities, urging traditional leaders to resolve conflicts through customary law rather than civil courts. She also warned against corruption, land grabbing, and unauthorised sale of communal land.
21 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Secretary to Cabinet Emilia Mkusa says Namibia has no specific protocols governing the burial of former first spouses and is currently considering appropriate arrangements, following the death of former first lady Penehupifo Pohamba, aged 78. It remains unclear whether she will be accorded a state funeral or national honours, as the president is yet to decide.
21 October 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has challenged Namibia and Angola to convert their political ties into concrete business deals through joint investments, manufacturing, and expanded trade. She identified agriculture, mining, fishing, oil and gas, and energy as key sectors for cooperation and urged both countries to reduce reliance on exporting raw materials while developing local industries.
21 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's National Olympic Committee chief executive Anri Parker says the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar must be viewed as part of a longer-term high-performance pathway towards senior Olympics and Commonwealth Games, not the end of an athlete's development. Parker emphasises that Namibia will field 12 athletes in seven disciplines at the October-November games, and that the experience should inform each athlete's next development phase through stronger collaboration with national federations, coaching development and international partnerships.
21 October 2026 · The Namibian →
China's ambassador to Namibia says Namibia has approved the export of table grapes and wild aquatic products to China, with cooperation strengthened through agricultural science and technology exchanges. The minister of agriculture noted Namibia is shifting toward irrigation and climate-smart farming methods.
21 October 2026 · The Namibian →
At the Angola-Namibia Business Forum in Luanda, President Nandi-Ndaitwah urged businesses from both countries to invest jointly in industries and process natural resources locally rather than exporting unprocessed commodities, citing complementary economic strengths in agriculture, mining, fishing, oil and gas, and energy.
21 October 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has warned traditional leaders that selling communal land as personal property could result in criminal cases, calling on them to end corruption and illegal land allocations that deny disadvantaged communities access to land. She stated that traditional authorities do not own communal land unless they have purchased it through proper channels as individuals.
21 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed Angola's National Assembly in Luanda, calling for stronger cooperation between the two countries to advance shared prosperity, while congratulating Angola on 50 years of independence and commending its 2025 African Union chairmanship.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Payment fraud cost Namibians N$73.9 million in 2025, a N$19 million increase from 2024, with vishing and phishing schemes impersonating legitimate institutions as the main contributing factor. As the financial sector aims to bring more first-time investors into the market, consumer protection and financial literacy are highlighted as essential safeguards against fraud.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
At the inaugural Angola-Namibia Bi-National Commission session in Luanda, President Nandi-Ndaitwah called for reducing administrative delays, transport constraints, and other barriers to trade between the two countries. She emphasized the need for stronger cooperation among border authorities and implementation of the more than 60 bilateral agreements already signed, to improve people's lives rather than just accumulate agreements.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia and Angola have agreed to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation through an inaugural Bi-National Commission, with Trade and International Relations Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi proposing a digital scorecard to monitor implementation of agreed commitments. The move aims to reverse declining trade between the two countries by leveraging their geographical proximity and people-to-people relations.
20 October 2026 · New Era →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia and Angola's 60+ bilateral agreements on trade, infrastructure, energy, and security should deliver tangible benefits to ordinary citizens, not remain merely on paper. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasized that citizens judge cooperation by improved lives, not the number of agreements signed.
20 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibia and Angola to implement more than 60 bilateral agreements to deliver tangible economic and social benefits to citizens, as the two countries formally elevate cooperation to a Bi-National Commission. She prioritized joint infrastructure projects including water supply, rail connectivity, and energy security, citing the extension of Cafu Canal infrastructure and commissioning of pumping stations at Calueque as urgent priorities.
20 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah arrived in Luanda on Sunday for a three-day state visit from 18 to 20 October aimed at promoting trade and investment.
20 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has personally funded two prefabricated houses worth N$400,000 (N$200,000 each) for two women in Windhoek. The initiative was intended to test the feasibility of prefabricated construction and demonstrate how innovative building technologies could help address Namibia's estimated housing deficit of 500,000 units.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for the full implementation of more than 60 bilateral agreements signed between Namibia and Angola, emphasizing that their value should be measured by tangible benefits delivered to citizens rather than the number of agreements signed.
19 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Penehupifo Pohamba, former First Lady and a nurse and midwife who championed women's empowerment and rural clinic access during her decade in State House, died on Saturday night at age 78 at the Windhoek hospital bearing her name.
19 October 2026 · New Era →
The Windhoek Observer argues that Swapo's internal leadership contest ahead of the 2027 Congress deserves national attention because the party's decisions shape government policy and national direction, with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah positioned to run unopposed while several candidates emerge for other top positions.
19 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The race for Swapo's top four leadership positions is gaining momentum with behind-the-scenes manoeuvring and competing candidacies, including MP Austin Samupwa campaigning for deputy secretary general, while party leadership is allegedly considering former Kavango regional governor Sebastian Karupu for the position.
19 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba died on 17 October 2026 at age 78, leaving a legacy of public service, women's empowerment, and advocacy for maternal and child healthcare. Pohamba served as Namibia's second First Lady from 2005 to 2015 during her husband Hifikepunye Pohamba's presidency.
19 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece welcomes President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's commitment to deliver 50 000 houses by 2030 and her testing of low-cost housing prototypes, but argues that government alone cannot solve the national housing deficit of about 500 000 units and must prioritise private sector and citizen participation.
19 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Livestock farmers in the Zambezi region have questioned what they describe as unequal government response to foot-and-mouth disease, saying their longstanding concerns about the disease and difficulties selling cattle have yet to be adequately addressed, and contrasting their experience with the nationwide restrictions that followed an outbreak in the //Kharas region.
19 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has warned that it would be "so unfortunate" if her administration fails to deliver 50,000 houses by 2030, the stated target beginning in 2025. She personally financed two N$200,000 homes built by Namibian-owned Yambuka Housing to test whether prefabricated construction can accelerate Namibia's response to its estimated 500,000-unit housing deficit.
19 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →